The U.S. Social Security Administration has requested that the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine conduct a study to (1) provide an overview of ways to collect information about ...

Suggested Citation: "1 Introduction." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2019. Functional Assessment for Adults with Disabilities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) are a systematic way to uncover the reasons behind challenging behaviors, particularly for students with autism or other developmental needs. By identifying the ...